I believe that CDR is too common and easy to get at this point.

only zhule··1 votes·153 views

Is it just me, or does it seem like everyone ends up with like 20-30% CDR by the end of a normal game? ADC builds item 3508 and has 30% CDR, bruiser/tank builds item 3078. Assassin gets item 3147 and maybe one other item that subsequently gives CDR. Mid lane gets item 3156 or item 3165 . I get that some champions need CDR hence item 3165 , but god does it feel bad to play a support and watch as the enemy ADC gets a bunch of more or less free CDR (those who would buy it for the mana regen would totally still buy item 3508 if it didn't give the CDR). God does it feel bad to NEED CDR since your character needs to cast multiple spells/ abilities to be effective, and have the enemy jungle assassin get a chunk of it for buying item 3147 , which again they would still buy even without the CDR tacked on. Do offensively focused items like item 3078 and item 3100 that give massive damage boosts, really need CDR?

The basic idea i'm getting at is that if you are going to balance the game around the idea that everyone gets 20% CDR, even champions who don't actively seek it out. Perhaps their could be better rewards for champions who do need it and seek it out. More then just a bonus 5% CDR and some weak adaptive damage if you go over cap.

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Mordepool1 votes

Definitely not everyone.

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